Invariant - Computer Science

Computer Science

  • Invariant (computer science), an expression whose value doesn't change during program execution
    • Loop invariant, invariants used to prove properties of loops
  • A data type in method overriding that is neither covariant nor contravariant
  • Class invariant, invariants used to constrain objects of a class

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